What to expect?
During your graduation internship at Saltwater, you’ll work on a substantive challenge directly linked to our projects. You’ll dive deep into the subject and contribute to solutions that are actually put into practice.
You’ll be part of the team, while also having the space to work independently on your research or design. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with specialists from different disciplines and be challenged to think critically and go beyond theory.
Our culture is open, content-driven, and results-oriented. We work with short lines of communication and expect you to actively contribute ideas. You’ll be given trust and responsibility along with the opportunity to truly prove yourself.
What do we expect from you?
A graduation internship requires a proactive and independent mindset.
We’re looking for someone who:
You’ll have the space to learn, but we also expect you to take that space.
Growing into your first job
For many students, this marks the transition from study to professional work. During your graduation internship, you’ll experience what it’s like to operate as a professional within a technical environment.
You’ll not only build in-depth knowledge, but also demonstrate what you’re capable of. If it’s a good match on both sides, we’re happy to explore opportunities for you to stay with Saltwater after graduation.
Graduation program
To ensure your graduation trajectory runs as smoothly as possible, we work with a clear program and planning. This helps you stay focused, take the right steps at the right time, and successfully complete your graduation on time.
Phase 1 – Kick-off & Plan of Approach
You start by defining your assignment and creating a clear plan for your trajectory.
Goals
- Clearly define your graduation assignment and objectives.
- Gain insight into the project and company context.
- Set up a structured plan of approach.
Activities
- Kick-off and introduction to your supervisor(s) and team.
- Drafting your plan of approach and requirements.
- Exploring the challenge and relevant techniques/tools.
- Aligning expectations and planning.
Phase 2 – Research & Analysis
In this phase, you dive deeper and gather the knowledge needed for your solution.
Goals
- Build in-depth knowledge around your topic.
- Analyse the problem and formulate insights.
- Create a strong foundation for concept development.
Activities
- Conducting research (literature, data, practice).
- Analysing results and findings.
- First internal presentation of your problem statement and insights.
- Collaborating with colleagues and incorporating feedback.
Phase 3 – Concept Development
You translate your research into one or more concepts and discuss them internally.
Goals
- Develop one or more promising concepts.
- Substantiate choices based on your research.
- Move towards a clear direction.
Activities
- Developing concepts and solution directions.
- Consulting with colleagues and specialists.
- Creating initial designs, calculations, or models.
- Selecting a preferred concept.
Phase 4 – Elaboration & Validation
You further develop your chosen direction into a concrete and well-substantiated final result.
Goals
- Translate your concept into a technically strong end product.
- Demonstrate that your solution works and is well-founded.
- Work towards a professional final level.
Activities
- Further developing your design, model, or solution.
- Performing calculations, analyses, or validation.
- Second internal presentation of your progress and approach.
- Drafting your thesis.
Phase 5 – Completion & Presentation
You finalise your thesis, process feedback, and present your work internally and externally.
Goals
- Deliver a strong and complete thesis.
- Present your work professionally.
- Reflect on your process and development.
Activities
- Processing feedback on your draft thesis.
- Submitting your final thesis.
- Preparing and delivering your final presentation.
- Defending your graduation project.
Internship stories
Internship at Saltwater
These (former) interns went before you and share their experiences. Discover how they experienced their internship, what they learned, and how they took their first steps into the professional world.
Simon Visser
Mike van den Oudenhoven
Estelle Schlink
What to expect, step by step
Application process
1
Application
Apply using the form below. We’re mainly interested in who you are and why Saltwater is the right fit for you. A perfect cover letter isn’t necessary — just be yourself.
2
Interviews
Do you see potential in the role, and do we see it in you? Then we’ll schedule a first interview: an open introduction to get to know each other better.
3
Offer
During the second interview, we’ll take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and what suits you best. Of course, we’ll also discuss what we can offer you and how we can work together successfully.
4
Getting started
Are we both enthusiastic? Then we’ll make you an offer and hope to welcome you to Saltwater soon.
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